Manufacturing Operations Pro - Lean, SAP & Inventory

SWM International; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to oversee efficient, high-quality production and serve as the primary bridge between Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality and Engineering. You will support shop-floor systems, provide user support, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, driving lean initiatives, and ensuring material availability aligns with production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, attention to detail, adaptability and collaboration across departments.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.
• Program management experience.
• SAP (or related ERP) system experience.
• Ability to bridge Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality and Engineering.
• Strong shop-floor process knowledge (batch/discrete).
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset.
• Delivery to schedule and meet objectives.
• Strong communication and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute inbound receiving for all incoming raw materials.
• Coordinate annual physical inventories.
• Coordinate cycle counts and analyze discrepancies with improvement recommendations.
• Coordinate off-site warehouse inventory transactions and audits.
• Reconcile off-site and internal inventory quantities and value.
• Validate raw material and vendor costs for annual budget.
• Analyze warehouse data to identify inefficiencies and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendors to ensure timely procurement of materials.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound material movements.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, warehouse and production to refine packaging designs for new products.
• Maintain accurate records in electronic systems and logs; review cycle count verification records.
• Participate in ISO compliance audits.
• Manage inventory adjustments across off-site and internal warehouses.
• Serve as SME for product lifecycle management from Coating Converting Warehouse Customer.
• Order consumables and manage inventories and purchases.
• Adhere to safety rules and keep a clean work area.
• Comply with attendance policies.
• Support other MATIV facilities as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Process analysis

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Mativ is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Specialist to oversee efficient, high-quality production and serve as the primary bridge between Operations, Warehouse, Finance, Quality and Engineering. You will support shop-floor systems, provide user support, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring GMP compliance and data integrity.

The role requires coordinating with cross-functional teams, driving lean initiatives, and ensuring material availability aligns with production